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Murwood Weekly eNewsletter
September 14, 2022
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Upcoming Events
Sep. 15th- Picture Day
Sep. 19th-Sep. 30th- WCEF Read-a-Thon
Sep. 20th- PTA General Meeting- All are welcome!
Sep. 21st- School Site Council Meeting
Sep. 23rd- PTA Welcome Back Pizza Night
Oct. 3rd-Oct. 7th- Parent-Teacher Conference Week
Oct. 5th- PTA Walk & Roll to School Day
Principal's Message
We are so excited for WCEF’s 3rd Annual Read-a-thon to read, read, read and raise funds for our schools. Please look out for materials from your classroom teacher and for emails from WCEF. Our school goal is to read 100,000 minutes and raise $15,000.
On Monday, Sept. 19 have your child come to school with their favorite book to kick off the Read-a-thon. WCEF is our district’s fundraising partner, providing additional funding for teacher and specialist salaries, academic programs, and additional classes not possible without gifts to WCEF.
I’m excited to say there is an app!! Pledgestar, which WCEF is using for the event, has an app to make it easy to track reading minutes and fundraise! You can customize your child’s appeal, translate it, have your gift matched, and more, To sign up visit pledgestar.com/wcef or for more information visit wcefk12.org/readathon.
Tomorrow is the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. Teachers will be incorporating information into their lessons. If you would like to learn more here are some links to more information.
Hispanic Heritage Month- Smithsonian
Hispanic Heritage Month- Student Video
Don't forget tomorrow is picture day!
Monifa
A Message From the Library
We are looking forward to the return of our school's year-long reading challenge centered on the California Young Readers Medal nominees--we know it's a highlight for many students. After thorough discovery and reflection we've made the decision to offer an alternate book to The Canyon's Edge, as its themes and content focus on sensitive issues that may be detrimental to the emotional wellbeing of students given recent events nationwide. We also want this reading challenge to be equitable to all students who wish to participate, including those on the younger end of the spectrum.
We will offer an alternative selection titled Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus. This novel and The Canyon’s Edge were both written by Dusti Bowling and will meet the requirements to participate in the CA Young Readers Challenge. Both books will be available for students. If you would like further information or have any questions, feel free to contact Mrs. Morgan.
Notes From The Office
Picture Day, Thursday, September 15th. (That's Tomorrow!)
Parents have the ability to order pictures by visiting ios.dorianstudio.com. Pictures may be ordered on-line up to four (4) days after picture day.
After the 4-day grace period expires, a personalized access key will be sent home with picture delivery. A $7 shipping and handling fee will be added to all orders made with a personalized access key and orders will ship directly home.
Mrs. Kaye
Office Manager
Pizza Kit Giveaway!
3rd Annual Read-a-thon is coming!
Get ready to grab your favorite book! Next Monday, September 19, WCEF launches its 3rd Annual Read-a-thon in support of salaries for art, music, science lab, and additional elective classes. Prizes, pizza parties, and a keychain giveaway are all part of this fun event!
NEW! Platinum Real Estate Sponsor—Renee White, Keller Williams
WCEF’s newest Platinum Real Estate partner, Renee White, understands the benefits of great teamwork. With Renee’s expertise of the Walnut Creek market along with her team’s attention to detail, you’ll be in excellent hands when it comes to your real estate needs. Renee is a WCSD parent and an engaged member of the community she adores.
To learn more about the Renee White Team / (925) 808-1539.
Murwood
Email: monifam@walnutcreeksd.org
Website: https://www.walnutcreeksd.org/Page/1182
Location: 2050 Vanderslice Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA, USA
Phone: (925) 943-2462
Twitter: @MurwoodWC